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Alpure Peaks Snow History

Weather Forecast for Alpure Peaks at 1893m altitude

Issued: 5 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Alpure Peaks: 0.9cm on Thu 30th  (after 9 PM local time)

Is Alpure Peaks snowsure?

The snowiest week in Alpure Peaks is week 2 of October. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 30cm of snowfall. Check out the Alpure Peaks Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Alpure Peaks

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June20cm2.2 days
July22cm2.3 days
August19cm2.6 days
September19cm2.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Alpure Peaks during July (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for Alpure Peaks is 22 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Alpure Peaks prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the cat ski area at 1893m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1557m) is slightly below the middle elevation of Alpure Peaks. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Alpure Peaks at the end of July but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of July. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 22cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Alpure Peaks during week four of July is -1.8°C while the average minimum temperature is only -3.0°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snow happen on average two days during this week every year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Alpure Peaks and (2008 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Alpure Peaks


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Alpure Peaks and (2008 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Alpure Peaks are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Alpure Peaks and (2008 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Alpure Peaks are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Alpure Peaks and (2008 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Alpure Peaks are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.